In a major political development, former BJP MP Varun Gandhi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday along with his family, triggering fresh speculation about his future in the party. Gandhi was accompanied by his wife and daughter during the meeting, where he sought the Prime Minister’s blessings and guidance, giving the interaction a strong personal and emotional tone.
Sharing a picture of the meeting on X, Varun Gandhi described it as a meaningful and reassuring experience. His message quickly grabbed attention due to its warmth and admiration for the Prime Minister. He wrote, “I feel fortunate to have met Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with my family and to receive his blessings and guidance. There is a unique sense of fatherly affection and protection in your presence. Meeting you further strengthens the belief that you are a true guardian of the nation and its people.”
The tone of the post has sparked widespread discussion in political circles, with many seeing it as a sign of improving ties between Gandhi and the BJP leadership. The meeting comes at a crucial time when the political atmosphere is heating up across the country, with elections announced in multiple states, including West Bengal.
Varun Gandhi, a three-time Member of Parliament, has had a strained relationship with the BJP in recent years. He represented Pilibhit in 2009 and 2019 and Sultanpur in 2014. However, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP denied him a ticket from Pilibhit and instead fielded Jitin Prasada, who went on to win and is now a Union minister.
His mother, senior BJP leader Maneka Gandhi, contested from Sultanpur but suffered defeat. The party also removed her from key organisational roles, signaling a widening gap between the Gandhi family and the BJP. During this phase, Varun Gandhi was vocal on several issues, including farmers’ concerns and youth-related matters, often expressing views that differed from the party line.
Now, this high-profile meeting has reignited speculation about a possible political reconciliation. With organisational reshuffles underway in Uttar Pradesh and crucial elections approaching, the timing of the interaction is being closely watched. Once considered a rising face within the BJP and even entrusted with responsibilities like general secretary and West Bengal in-charge, Gandhi’s political journey has seen ups and downs.
